How Difficult Is It To Change Driver's Side Exhaust Header Gasket With Long Tube Headers?

Codyp1814

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So my '99 GT has developed a pretty good exhaust leak from the driver's side exhaust header. I bought it with the long tubes, and yeah, they sound great, but I would have never have put them on for this very reason. I know the engine has to be disconnected from the motor mounts and such, but is there anything else major involved? I found this article on how to install long tubes, but would the installation be the same changing a header gasket? Do I really have to pull all that other crap out of the way?

http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/ltsv8/long-tube-install-mustang-gt.php#5



Thanks in advance.

 

Mattstang04

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Unfortunately, the answer is "its a pain in the azz" and "yes" you will have to take a ton of stuff off to get at it.

Drop the front suspension off, disconnect the steering rack from the k member, brace the engine, drop the k member, then finally you can reach the headers. PITA.

 

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Make sure you buy some good gaskets and get the Stage 8 locking fasteners. That way the bolts CAN'T come loose again. Header bolts aren't something you want to chase. Good Luck.

 

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elarm1

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That is a LOT of work..... I feel soorry for you guys

 

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Pretty easy on my fox

 

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Acceptance is the first step to recovery. In your case, repairing your exhaust leak. Accept the fact that you will have to drop the K member. Honestly, it will be way faster in the long run and cause less headaches and frustration.

 

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Ditto

Know it before you begin or you will lose hours trying to maneuver around the kmember, looking for the perfect angle, the perfect opening, holding your tongue in a different ways, wrenching your back and neck around. Until finally, you will ultimately land and the conclusion that it would have been faster and easier to remove the kmember.

 

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Three50won

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Mattstang04 said:

Ditto

Know it before you begin or you will lose hours trying to maneuver around the kmember, looking for the perfect angle, the perfect opening, holding your tongue in a different ways, wrenching your back and neck around. Until finally, you will ultimately land and the conclusion that it would have been faster and easier to remove the kmember.

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